Architectural Design Manager

Prime opportunity for an Architectural Design Manager to join Swinburne.
Permanent, full-time position in a central Hawthorn location.
Hew + + 17% Super. Staff benefits include hybrid work and discount study fees.


About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Architectural Design Manager.

The Architectural Design Manager plays a pivotal role in guiding and advising on architectural matters to ensure the successful delivery of the University's built environment. This role involves establishing and implementing architectural design standards, promoting sustainable and innovative design practices, and benchmarking design directions to align with the University's strategic goals.

Additionally, this role supports the University's master planning and development strategies by integrating high-quality architectural and sustainability principles across both major and minor capital works. The incumbent collaborates closely with senior management, project teams, and external consultants to achieve design excellence in all infrastructure projects.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Develop, update and be the owner of multiple design standards scopes in the built environment
Champion design standards and educate stakeholders, project teams, and consultants on their application.
Lead the development and review of policies, objectives, and strategies related to high-level architectural design matters, considering their impact on the University’s physical environment.
Conduct architectural design reviews across major and minor works projects at key phases, ensuring compliance with university aspirations, standards and strategic direction.
Lead identified mid-sized projects through concept design to design development phases.
Ensure adherence to university policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, risk management, financial compliance, and privacy.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description.

Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in architecture or equivalent experience.
Registered Architect

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: April 28th at 11.30 pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 +214 3550.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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